Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns from £460
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Cairns are usually found in February or May, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 January 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 January 2026.
Mon 2/321:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/306:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops44h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£783
Fri 1/522:10
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/509:20
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£793
Sat 2/521:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops50h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/506:45
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£799
Wed 4/321:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/306:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£805
Mon 13/422:10
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/506:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£811
Tue 17/321:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/314:50
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£823
Sat 11/422:10
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/506:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£843
Sun 25/116:50
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop31h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 8/212:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops36h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1£848
Sat 17/1021:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1012:05
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops63h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£851
Tue 5/521:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/519:10
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops56h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£866
Sun 25/122:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops51h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/206:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£870
Best flights from Heathrow to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 January 2026.
Wed 4/321:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/306:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£805
Wed 15/418:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops37h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 13/515:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops32h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1£914
Sat 11/411:20
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop44h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 1/518:15
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1£1,020
Fri 13/320:10
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 17/307:45
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops32h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/1£1,023
Tue 5/521:20
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/519:10
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops56h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£866
Tue 17/321:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/406:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£909
Thu 26/220:10
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops29h 40m
Qantas Airways
Mon 30/310:30
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/1£1,033
Fri 27/210:25
LHR
-
CNS
3 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/319:15
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops54h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£947
Tue 3/316:35
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/309:45
CNS
-
LHR
3 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£1,018
Last-minute flights from Heathrow to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns. Data last updated 18 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 25/116:50
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop31h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 8/212:35
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops36h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1£848
Sun 25/122:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops51h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/206:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£870
Sun 15/211:50
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 45m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/211:45
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops52h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/1£1,148
Thu 26/206:40
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/315:40
CNS
-
LHR
3 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£1,019
Thu 26/220:10
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops29h 40m
Qantas Airways
Mon 30/310:30
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops29h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/1£1,033
Thu 26/222:05
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop25h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 30/312:40
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops35h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1£1,113
Thu 26/221:45
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop57h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/318:15
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1£1,116
Fri 27/210:25
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/319:15
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops54h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£914
Fri 27/221:45
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop33h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/318:15
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1£1,047
One-way flights from Heathrow to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Heathrow to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 January 2026.
Tue 3/306:35
LHR
-
CNS
3 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£460
Thu 5/306:35
LHR
-
CNS
3 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£471
Mon 2/322:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops50h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£473
Wed 4/319:45
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£486
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 January 2026.
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Heathrow
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Cairns
Route
Depart
Return
Price
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Wed 4/3
21:00-17:15
2 stops34h 15m
Cairns
Wed 11/3
06:00-17:30
2 stops45h 30m
£805
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Tue 5/5
21:20-22:40
2 stops40h 20m
Cairns
Tue 12/5
19:10-18:40
2 stops56h 30m
£866
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Tue 17/3
21:00-17:15
2 stops34h 15m
Cairns
Mon 6/4
06:00-18:40
2 stops45h 40m
£909
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Wed 15/4
18:20-16:55
2 stops37h 35m
Cairns
Wed 13/5
15:35-15:15
2 stops32h 40m
£914
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Fri 27/2
10:25-08:30
3 stops36h 05m
Cairns
Mon 30/3
19:15-16:35
2 stops54h 20m
£947
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Tue 3/3
16:35-05:45
2 stops27h 10m
Cairns
Tue 10/3
09:45-09:55
3 stops34h 10m
£1,018
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Sat 11/4
11:20-17:00
1 stop44h 40m
Cairns
Fri 1/5
18:15-19:30
1 stop34h 15m
£1,020
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Fri 13/3
20:10-22:05
2 stops39h 55m
Cairns
Tue 17/3
07:45-06:15
2 stops32h 30m
£1,023
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Thu 26/2
20:10-11:50
2 stops29h 40m
Cairns
Mon 30/3
10:30-06:35
2 stops29h 05m
£1,033
LondonCairns
LHR - CNS
LHRCNS
London Heathrow
Tue 3/3
06:35-05:45
3 stops37h 10m
£460
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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns (average of £749). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,162). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
How often are flights from London to Cairns delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between London and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 87% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,352.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 26h 21m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 34m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 18 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from London Heathrow?
Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from London Heathrow. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 4 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns can take about 37h 35m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £914. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is about 9409 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £787 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, starting at £805 and £888 round-trip. SWISS is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns (average of £749). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,162). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Cairns departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 January 2026.
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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 January 2026.
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